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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.33, 4,207.37 and 1,161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.33, 4,207.37 and 1,161.65 is: 1,742.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.33 : 4,207.37 = 1,161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.33/4,207.37 = 1,161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.33x = 4,207.37 × 1,161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.33x = 4,887,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,491.36/2,804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.84

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